Romans 5:21
That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
Cross-reference
Romans 5:17 directly precedes, stating that those who receive grace will reign in life—the same grace reigning through righteousness.
Romans 5:14 establishes death's reign through Adam, which this verse contrasts with grace's reign through Christ — a direct parallel in Paul's argument.
In Romans 6:23, the same contrast between sin's wage (death) and God's gift (eternal life) echoes the reign of grace leading to eternal life.
In Romans 6:16, Paul reinforces the same binary: slavery to sin leads to death, slavery to righteousness leads to life, echoing grace's reign.
Romans 6:14 states sin shall not be your master because you are under grace — directly echoing the reign of grace over sin in this verse.
Romans 6:12 applies this: since grace reigns, do not let sin reign in your body — a practical command flowing from the reign of grace.
Romans 11:6 clarifies that grace excludes works—reinforcing the reign of grace through righteousness here.
Romans 9:23 speaks of vessels of mercy prepared for glory—the same goal as grace reigning to eternal life here.
Romans 8:2 shows the 'law of the Spirit of life' freeing from sin/death—the same reign of grace to eternal life described here.
In Romans 3:21, righteousness apart from law is revealed — the foundation for the reign of grace through righteousness in Romans 5:21.
Romans 8:10 contrasts sin's death with the Spirit's life because of righteousness, mirroring the death vs life outcome.
In 1 John 5:11-13, eternal life is in God's Son, clarifying that the life grace gives is in Christ.
In 1 John 2:25, the promise of eternal life directly corresponds to the eternal life that grace brings through Christ.
Proverbs 10:2 teaches that righteousness delivers from death, reinforcing the link between righteousness and life in Romans 5:21.
In Exodus 34:6, God reveals himself as merciful and gracious, the source of the grace that reigns in Romans 5:21.
In Numbers 21:9, looking at the bronze serpent brings life, typifying Christ who gives eternal life through grace.
Philippians 3:9 clarifies that the righteousness through which grace reigns is from faith in Christ, not law—a key parallel.
2 Corinthians 8:9 exemplifies Christ's grace becoming poor to make us rich—the same grace that reigns to eternal life here.
1 Corinthians 15:45 contrasts the first Adam (death) with the last Adam (life-giving spirit)—the same death-to-life transition here.
1 Corinthians 1:30 identifies Christ as our righteousness—the very righteousness through which grace reigns to eternal life here.
In Deuteronomy 9:6, God's gift of the land is not because of human righteousness — the same grace-based logic as the reign of grace in Christ.
In Psalm 85:10, mercy and truth meet, righteousness and peace kiss — a prophetic picture of how grace and righteousness unite in Christ.
In Luke 23:43, the thief's immediate paradise with Jesus illustrates grace reigning — salvation by faith alone, not works, as in Romans.
Proverbs 12:28 states that the path of righteousness is life with no death, directly paralleling the eternal life through righteousness.
In Matthew 19:16, the rich young ruler asks how to earn eternal life by works — contrasting with Romans where grace, not deeds, gives eternal life.
In Matthew 20:9, the parable's late workers receiving full pay illustrates grace reigning — reward not based on merit, matching Romans' theme.
In Mark 2:17, Jesus calling sinners shows that grace, not self-righteousness, brings salvation — directly paralleling the reign of grace in Romans.
In Luke 18:13, the tax collector's plea for mercy exemplifies receiving grace through humility — the very attitude that leads to eternal life in Romans.
In Acts 15:11, Peter affirms salvation through grace of Jesus — directly parallels grace reigning to eternal life in Romans 5:21.
In John 14:6, Jesus declares he is the way, truth, and life — the exclusive path to the eternal life that grace brings in Romans 5:21.
In John 6:40, everyone who looks to the Son and believes has eternal life — directly mirrors the result of grace reigning in Romans 5:21.
In John 4:14, Jesus offers living water that wells up to eternal life — parallel to grace reigning to eternal life in Romans 5:21.
In John 3:15, belief in Jesus brings eternal life — the same outcome as the grace that reigns through righteousness in Romans 5:21.
In John 1:17, the law/grace contrast underlies Paul's point that grace, not law, brings righteousness to eternal life.
In Job 33:24, a ransom delivers from the Pit — a foreshadowing of Christ's ransom that brings eternal life through grace.
Ephesians 2:4 grounds grace in God's rich mercy and great love—the same divine initiative behind grace reigning through righteousness.
John 1:16 speaks of receiving grace from Christ's fullness, complementing the idea of grace reigning through Christ.
In 1 Peter 5:10, the God of all grace calls believers to eternal glory, aligning with grace leading to eternal life.
In Titus 3:4, the kindness of God appears as the source of salvation — the same grace that reigns through righteousness in Romans 5:21.
Titus 2:11 shows grace appearing for salvation, which is the same grace that reigns to eternal life in Romans.
Galatians 5:5 adds waiting by the Spirit for the hope of righteousness—expanding how righteousness leads to the eternal life mentioned here.
Galatians 3:22 shows the flip side: Scripture imprisoned everything under sin so that the promise by faith could come—complementing grace's reign.
In John 10:28, Jesus promises eternal life and security to his sheep, reinforcing the eternal life outcome of grace's reign.
In Ezekiel 33:16, sins not remembered and the promise of life parallel the eternal life through grace in Romans — forgiveness leading to life.
In Matthew 25:46, eternal life for the righteous is the same destination Romans describes — but the means (grace) is not highlighted there.